Fort Cooper State Park

Coordinates: 28°48′36″N 82°18′19″W / 28.81000°N 82.30528°W / 28.81000; -82.30528
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Fort Cooper State Park
Map showing the location of Fort Cooper State Park
Map showing the location of Fort Cooper State Park
Map showing the location of Fort Cooper State Park
Map showing the location of Fort Cooper State Park
LocationCitrus County, Florida, United States
Nearest cityInverness, Florida
Coordinates28°48′36″N 82°18′19″W / 28.81000°N 82.30528°W / 28.81000; -82.30528
Area710 acres (2.9 km2)
EstablishedJune 13, 1972
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection

Fort Cooper State Park is a 710-acre historic site in

Florida State Park
.

Fauna

Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, wild turkey, opossum, bobcat, owls, herons and cardinals.

Recreational activities

The park features an annual re-enactment during March of the Second Seminole War.[1] Activities include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing. The park is also accessible from the Withlacoochee State Trail.

Amenities and hours

Amenities include access to 160-acre (0.65 km2) Lake Holathlikaha, a swimming area, paddleboat and canoe rentals, a picnic and playground area, and nearly 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails. The park also has nature trails, a beach, and a primitive campground.

Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).

Gallery

  • Fort Cooper
    Fort Cooper
  • Fort Cooper site
    Fort Cooper site
  • Entrance to the park from Withlacoochee State Trail
    Entrance to the park from Withlacoochee State Trail


References

  1. ^ "FORT COOPER DAYS (MARCH)". Discover Crystal River Florida. Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau. Retrieved 22 February 2022.


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